Apprenticeship Electronics engineer (m/f/d) for automation engineering

Do you have a good knowledge in the fields of mathematics and information technology and are fascinated by complex contexts? You program automation software at KROPF Solutions and install them at our renowned customers.

THINKING AHEAD. SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WITH US!

Prozesstechnik KROPF GmbH develops and implements automation solutions for the manufacturing and process industry. With 70 employees at the headquarter in Oberkotzau, district of Hof in Germany, the company is present as the brand "KROPF Solutions". Further European locations are include Cheb (Czech Republic) and Győr (Hungary). As a Gold Partner with 30 years of experience with the zenon software platform, KROPF serves its more than 400 satisfied customers across all industries.

The expertise of the KROPF Solutions brand lies in the individual automation and software solutions tailored to the customer. Kropf offers the complete range of services from consulting, conception, implementation, training and support. According to the motto: Everything from one source! We rely on our highly qualified employees!

WHAT AWAITS YOU:

Electronics engineers for automation technology analyse functional contexts and process sequences of automated systems and design modifications as well as add-ons. They install and adjust electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic drive systems and install measurement, control and regulation devices. As part of this, they install, configure, program and adjust sensor systems, operating systems, bus systems and networks. They combine installed components to form complex automation systems, which they integrate into an overall system. Following test runs, they hand over the systems and instruct future users in their operation. In addition to this, electronics engineers for automation technology also monitor and maintain automation systems. They use test software and diagnostic systems to locate, analyse and rectify faults.

• Type of profession: recognised skilled occupation
• Type of training: dual training in industry and commerce (governed by training regulations)
• Skilled IT occupations focus: application development, system integration, data and process analysis or digital connectivity
• Duration of training: 3.5 years
• Training venues: training firm and vocational school (dual training)
• Type of teaching: teaching in blocks of one or two weeks
• Vocational school location: 1^st year of apprenticeship Marktredwitz, 2^nd-4^th year of apprenticeship Bamberg

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination (e.g. when installing and adjusting sensors)
• Technical skills (e.g. when assembling and maintaining automation systems)
• Caution (e.g. when working on live components and voltage connections)
• Diligence and accountability (e.g. when carrying out safety checks on electrical systems)
• Min. German secondary education certificate & good language skills
• Accountability & team player

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Long-term prospects with development opportunities
• Pleasant working environment and flexible working hours
• Frequent and systematic further development opportunities
• An attractive salary with annual adjustment, holiday pay and Christmas bonus 
• Company and employee events
• and much more!